Verse (2:120), Word 30 - Quranic Grammar

The 30th word of verse (2:120) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A conjunction and negative particle. The prefixed conjunction wa is usually translated as "and".

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)

(2:120:30)walā
and not

CONJ – prefixed conjunction wa (and)NEG – negative particle

الواو عاطفةحرف نفي

Verse (2:120)

The analysis above refers to the 120th
verse of chapter 2 (sūrat
l-baqarah):

Sahih International: And never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion. Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance." If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper.